Overview
- In TikTok and Instagram posts, the professional dancer said her finger clap comes from ballroom culture and is intended as recognition and support.
- She addressed criticism of her clapping style, saying she discards the comments and urged viewers to be kinder to participants.
- She criticized the program’s edit, saying many lighter and positive moments are left out of episodes.
- Explaining the production process, she said commitment ceremonies air only a few minutes per couple but are filmed over hours, citing 13-hour days.
- Social media responses were divided, with some mocking the habit and others noting its queer and ballroom origins.